r.LiNK 27-590 Manual

Compatible with vauxhall vehicles with navi 900 intellilink navigation system with 8” touch monitor

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r.LiNK Video-inserter
27-590
Compatible with Vauxhall vehicles with
Navi 900 intelliLink navigation system
with 8" touch monitor
Video-inserter for rear-view camera input
and two additional video sources
Product features
• Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems
• 2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner)
• FBAS Rear-view camera video-input
• Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of the reverse gear
• Activatable parking guide lines for rear-view camera (not available on all vehicles)
• Video-in-motion in drive mode (ONLY for connected video-sources)
• Video inputs NTSC compatible

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  • Page 1 Video-inserter 27-590 Compatible with Vauxhall vehicles with Navi 900 intelliLink navigation system with 8” touch monitor Video-inserter for rear-view camera input and two additional video sources Product features • Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems • 2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner) •...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Prior to installation 1.1. Delivery contents 1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories 1.3. Connectors – video interface 1.4. Dip-switch settings – video interface 1.4.1. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3) 1.4.2. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5) 1.4.3.
  • Page 3: Prior To Installation

    Legal Information By law, watching moving pictures while driving is prohibited, the driver must not be distracted. We do not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury resulting, directly or indirectly, from installation or operation of this product. This product should only be used while standing or to display fixed menus or rear-view-camera video when the vehicle is moving, for example the MP3 menu for DVD upgrades.
  • Page 4: Checking The Compatibility Of Vehicle And Accessories

    1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories Compatibility Brand Compatible vehicles infotainment systems Astra K (Sports Tourer) 2016 > Insignia A 2014-2016 Navi 900 intelliLink with 8inch Vauxhall Insignia B 2017 > touch monitor (Gen. 1 und 2) Mokka X 2016> Limitations Video only The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment.
  • Page 5: Connectors - Video Interface

    1.3. Connectors – video interface The video-interface converts the video signals of connected after-market sources in a factory monitor compatible picture signal which is inserted in the factory monitor, by using separate trigger options. Further it reads the vehicle’s digital signals out of the vehicle’s CAN-bus and converts them for the video interface.
  • Page 6: Enabling The Interface's Video Inputs (Dip 2-3)

    1.4.1. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3) Only the enabled video inputs can be accessed when switching through the interface’s video sources. It is recommended to enable only the required inputs, disabled inputs will be skipped when switching through the video-interfaces inputs. 1.4.2.
  • Page 7: Installation

    2. Installation To install the interface, first switch off the ignition and disconnect the vehicle’s battery. Please read the owner`s manual of the car, regarding the battery`s disconnection! If required, enable the car`s Sleep-mode (hibernation mode) In case the sleep-mode does not succeed, the disconnection of the battery can be done with a resistor lead.
  • Page 8: Connection Schema

    2.2. Connection schema...
  • Page 9: Connecting - 10Pin Pnp Cable

    2.3. Connection - 10pin PNP cable Connect the female 6pin connector of the 6 to 12pin cable to the 6pin connector of the video interface. Connect the female 8pin connector of the communication cable to the 8pin connector of the video interface.
  • Page 10: Connection - Picture Signal Cable

    Note: Check the LEDs on CAN-box after reconnecting the battery, two must be on. Not all vehicles are kompatible. If the CAN-box does not deliver ACC to pin2 of the video- interface or blocks the thevehicle’s CAN, it is possible to install the video interface without the CAN-box (analog).
  • Page 11: Connection - Video Sources

    2.5. Connection - video sources It is possible to connect one after-market rear-view camera and two more Video sources to the video-interface. Note: Before the final installation, we recommend a test-run to ensure the compatibility of the vehicle and the interface. Due to changes in the production of the vehicle manufacturer there’s always a possibility of incompatibility.
  • Page 12: After-Market Rear-View Camera

    2.5.1. After-market rear-view camera Some vehicles have a different reverse gear code on the CAN-bus which the included CAN- box is not compatible with. In this case there are two different ways of installation. If the CAN-box is able to detect an enabled vehicle’s reverse gear, the green wire of the 6pin to 12pin cable should carry +12V while the reverse gear is engaged.
  • Page 13: Case 2: Can-Box Does Not Receive The Reverse Gear Signal

    2.5.1.2. Case 2: CAN-box does not receive the reverse gear signal If the CAN-bus interface does not deliver +12V on the green wire of the 6pin to 12pin cable when reverse gear is engaged (not all vehicles are compatible) an external switching signal from the reverse gear light is required.
  • Page 14: Audio-Insertion

    2.5.2. Audio Insertion This interface can only insert video signals into the factory infotainment. If an AV-source is connected, audio insertion must be done by factory audio AUX input or FM-modulator. The inserted video-signal can be activated simultaneously to each audio-mode of the factory infotainment.
  • Page 15: Picture Settings And Guide Lines

    2.7. Picture settings and guide lines The picture settings are adjusted by the 3 buttons on the video-interface. Press the MENU button to open the OSD settings menu or to switch to the next menu item. Press UP and DOWN changes the selected value. The buttons are embedded in the housing to avoid accidental changes during or after the installation.
  • Page 16: Switching The Video Sources

    3. Switching the video sources By infotainment button 3.1. Switching the video sources can be done by pressing the vehicle’s „Call-off“ button. Each press will switch to the next enabled input. If all inputs are enabled the order is: Factory video video IN1 video IN2 factory video...
  • Page 17: By External Keypad

    By external keypad 3.2. The interface’s keypad can be used to execute interface functions. Short press keypad to switch the video-source. Each repetition will switch to the next enabled input. Inputs which are not enabled are skipped. Note: Alternatively or additionally, the white wire of the 6pin cable can be used with a +5- 12V pulse to switch the video-sources alternatively.
  • Page 18 FAQ – Trouble shooting Interface functions For any troubles which may occur, check the following table for a solution before requesting support from your vendor. Symptom Reason Possible solution Not all connectors have been reconnected to factory head- Connect missing connectors. unit or monitor after installation.
  • Page 19 Symptom Reason Possible solution Camera input picture Use relay or electronics to "clean" reverse gear lamp black. Camera power taken directly power. Alternatively, if CAN-bus box is compatible Camera input picture from reverse gear lamp. with the vehicle, camera power can be taken from has distortion.

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